Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)
A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip of a sword hilt, usually made as part of a set with a matching kashira (pommel cap).
Credit: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1919
18th century
Iron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silver, gold
3.8cm
19.154.107
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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